Shelter Veterinary

Los Angeles, CA

At a glance

Facility type
Veterinary Practice
Practice tier
General
Clinic type
Hospital
Operating status
Operational
Appointment model
Both
24/7 care
No

Species treated

Small Animal Companion

Services

Wellness Vaccination Spay Neuter Surgery Dentistry Pharmacy End Of Life

Amenities & accessibility

Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible entranceWheelchair accessible parking lot

Overview

Shelter Veterinary is proud to welcome Dr. Gary Adams to the team! Serving the Los Angeles and Santa Monica areas for over 20 years, Dr. Adams is dedicated to providing the highest quality care for your pets

Value Vet Inc. is a family owned company that has been in operation since January of 2000, and opened Shelter Veterinary in 2009

Team at a glance

1
Veterinarian (DVM)

Individual names, titles & bios are in the practice intelligence layer below.

Technology & equipment

Digital X-Ray imaging

Services in detail

Wellness ExamsMicrochippingSurgeryVaccinationsDigital X-RaysDental CareHealth Certificates for Travel

Appointments & hours

Mon - Fri 9:00 am – 1:30 pm, 2:30 pm - 6:00 pm; Sat - Sun Closed

Connect

Frequently asked

Is Shelter Veterinary accepting new patients?+

Yes — Shelter Veterinary is currently accepting new patients.

What services does Shelter Veterinary offer?+

Shelter Veterinary offers Wellness, Vaccination, Spay Neuter, Surgery, Dentistry, Pharmacy, End Of Life.

When was Shelter Veterinary established?+

Shelter Veterinary has served the Los Angeles, CA community since 2009.

What reviewers say

60% Mixed sentiment
based on 202 reviews

Shelter Veterinary provides accessible, value-oriented medical care with a dedicated veterinary team known for thorough explanations and compassion toward pets. The practice handles routine wellness, vaccinations, and surgeries with affordable pricing structures, often accommodating high patient volumes. While many families appreciate the experienced clinical staff and helpful support team, others note that wait times can be extended, communication around scheduling and pricing can sometimes lack transparency, and post-surgical monitoring lacks overnight staffing options.

Frequently praised for

Compassionate StaffKnowledgeable VetsThorough ExplanationsFair PricingGood With Anxious Pets

Aggregated from reviewer feedback across multiple sources.

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Data as of July 2026. VetPulse aggregates public-record and licensing data; it does not represent the practice directly.